DEWORMING IN PIGS
Dr Parvinder kaur Lubana, Punjab.
How do I know if my pig has worms?
Some pigs will have a distended or bloated looking belly, you may see worms in the feces, some pigs eat and eat but don’t gain weight. These are just a few of the signs that may point to a pig needing to be treated for a possible parasite infestation.
What is the best dewormer for pigs?
Piperazine for sucklers
Fenbendazole and ivermectin for pregnant sows and gilts
Albendazole , ivermectin, for other age groups .
Consult with your local veterinary officer for dose .
How do you deworm pigs?
Pigs should be dewormed every 4-6 months depending on your area. Two easily accessible and easily dosed dewormers that will cover the common parasites found in pet pigs are ivermectin and fenbendazole .
Are there worms in pork?
There are three important parasites found in pigs which pose a risk to humans who ingest raw or undercooked pork products. These parasites are Trichinella spiralis, a nematode or roundworm, Taenia solium, a tapeworm, and Toxoplasma gondii, a protozoan or single-celled organism.
